John Tweedale (June 10, 1841 – December 21, 1920) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Stones River.

[2] After receiving his commission in the Army, he became Chief Clerk of the War Department.

[3] and confirmed by Congress on April 27, 1904, as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Place and date: At Stones River, Tenn., December 31, 1862 to January 1, 1863.

Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa. Born: June 10, 1841, Frankford, Pa.